Richmond Zones with 3+ Unit Limits
Compare covered Richmond zoning districts with unit limits of 3 or more.
Why this matters
A unit count can include a main home, a secondary suite and an accessory dwelling. It does not establish permission for a duplex, triplex or fourplex. Check each zone's permitted uses and the conditions for your lot.
Category leaders
- Highest FSR: 0.6 (RCD, RDA, RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S, RSM/XL, RTA)
- Most units (capped): 6 units (RCD, RD1, RD2, RDA, RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S, RSM/XL)
- Tallest: 10 m (RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S, RSM/XL)
"Most units" only counts zones with a hard dwelling-unit cap in the bylaw. Zones marked "By FSR" have no unit cap; the floor space ratio and height envelope set how much can be built.
Compare all 9 zones
| Zone | Name | FSR | Unit cap | Height | Site coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCD | Arterial Road Compact Two-Unit Dwellings (RCD) | 0.6 | 6 | 9 m / 2.5 st | 50% |
| RD1 | Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) | 0.55 | 6 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RD2 | Two-Unit Dwellings (RD2) | 0.55 | 6 | 7.5 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RDA | Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA) | 0.6 | 6 | 9 m / 2 st | 45% |
| RSM/L | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RSM/M | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RSM/S | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/S) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RSM/XL | Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL) | 0.6 | 6 | 10 m / 2.5 st | 45% |
| RTA | Arterial Road Three-Unit Dwellings (RTA) | 0.6 | 3 | 9 m / 2 st | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
How many Richmond zones are multiplex zones?
9 in-force Richmond zones allow 3 or more units on a lot: RCD, RD1, RD2, RDA, RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S, RSM/XL and RTA.
Which Richmond multiplex zone allows the most units?
RCD, RD1, RD2, RDA, RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S and RSM/XL allow up to 6 units on a lot that qualifies, the highest cap in this group.
What is the tallest building allowed in these Richmond zones?
RSM/L, RSM/M, RSM/S and RSM/XL allow up to 10 m, the tallest in this group.
Does the zone alone decide what I can build?
No. Lot size, frontage, servicing, transit access and site-specific conditions can change what a Richmond lot allows. A ZoneScout report for the address applies them.